Leech Lake Area — Rockhounding in Mendocino County, California

Leech Lake Area is a mapped rockhounding spot in Mendocino County, California. Reported finds include pectolite, nephrite, calcite, jadeite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Mendocino County
State: California
Nearest road: Leech Lake Road
Coordinates: 39.91771, -123.08683

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Leech Lake Area

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Pectolite
Nephrite
Calcite
Jadeite

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Leech Lake Area FAQ

Where is Leech Lake Area?+

Leech Lake Area is in Mendocino County, California, at 39.91771, -123.08683. Nearest road: Leech Lake Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Leech Lake Area?+

Leech Lake Area is reported to produce Pectolite, Nephrite, Calcite, Jadeite.

Is collecting allowed at Leech Lake Area?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Leech Lake Area?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.91771, -123.08683 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Leech Lake Road.

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